Day 1

Day 1 of the 90 health challenge has finally arrived! For breakfast we enjoyed an Oreo cheesecake shake. It tastes exactly like the Oreo shakes you would get at Sonic, Iceburg, or Dairy Queen......without the guilt! We blended it for quite a while until it reached a smooth, creamy consistency. Ah heaven! Ashley makes Travis breakfast before work so this was a quick and easy way to make sure he is getting all of the proper nutrients. It will also come in really handy on the days we're running late and need to eat breakfast on the go.

Our 2nd shake of the day was an orange dreamsicle. This one was soooooooo good! Travis especially enjoyed this shake. Just a little bit of orange juice, almond juice, 2 scoops of mix, and some ice. It was really nice because we already had all of those items on hand! 

Our Goals for the 90 Day Challenge:

Travis: to cut his body fat by 6% and to have more muscle definition. :)

Ashley: to cut enough body fat for her abs to really pop :)

4 moves to Sexy Abs

One of Ashley's goals for this 90 Day Challenge is to have 6 pack abs. This workout from Shape Magazine might be worth trying!

1. Cat Raise
Get in plank position on forearms, elbows under shoulders, with hands in fists and palms facing each other; pull abs in tight


Lift hips straight up. Hold for 2 counts, then return to starting position and repeat.




2. Cross-legged Lift
Lie faceup with legs extended over hips and arms at your sides, palms on ground. Bend right knee, crossing right foot over left thigh. Keeping left leg straight, use your abs to lift hips off the ground.


Lower hips, then take legs down to 45 degrees off ground. Raise them to starting position and repeat entire move. Switch sides (crossing left leg over right) halfway through set.




3. Compound Crunch
Lie faceup with hands behind head, elbows out to sides and legs extended on the ground. Lift head and shoulder blades as you pull knees toward chest.


Lower head and shoulder blades as you slowly extend legs 45 degrees off ground, keeping abs super-tight; repeat.




4. Offset Bridge
Lie faceup with right knee bent, foot on the ground, and left leg extended over hip. Extend arms at sides, palms on ground.


Push through right heel as you lift hips until body is aligned from shoulders to right knee. Lower hips until they nearly touch the ground, then repeat. Switch sides to complete set.